Each curriculum offered by Bladen Community College is based upon a system-wide standard approved by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. Each standard includes the curriculum title; the highest credential which may be awarded; a program code; a program description; a range of semester hour credits (SHC) required in general education courses, major courses, and other required courses; and total credits allowed for each curriculum. The standard for each curriculum program shall be based on the following criteria established by the State Board for the awarding of degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

I. Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

The Associate in Applied Science Degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 76 semester hours of courses at the 110-199 and 210-299 levels. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.

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